The Service Technician reports to the Property Manager under the supervision of the Service Manager and performs general maintenance and repair to ensure apartment units and other property facilities are in good working order. Responsibilities include diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units; electrical appliances, outlets, and light fixtures; plumbing, carpentry, and locks. The Service Technician follows a planned preventative maintenance schedule and follows up with residents after repairs are complete. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with preparing vacant apartment units for rental and also landscape and renovation projects.

The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values. Those values include:

Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual

Communicating openly and with integrity

Embracing opportunities

Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons

Duties and Responsibilities

Receives requests for service maintenance, prioritizes work orders and handles each in the most efficient manner.

Examines and diagnoses problems with heating, ventilation and air conditioning units for property facilities. Determines the best method to repair or replace all or part of the unit. Makes repairs and/or replacements according to standard. Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC units by replacing filters, cleaning coils, etc.

Repairs and replaces furnished kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers. May contact an outside vendor to make more advanced or severe repairs or replacements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, bend, walk use hands and fingers to control objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The associate must be able to lift 50 pounds individually and up to 100 pounds with assistance devices (dollies, hand trucks, additional persons).

Must be able to see and read to complete forms, read reports, and visually determine the correct working order of physical aspect of units and other property facilities. Frequently needs to see small details.

While performing the duties of this job the associate primarily works in an outdoor environment exposed to adverse weather conditions as well as dirt and/or dust.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We believe it is only through our greatest asset, our associates, that we transform properties into communities, and apartments into homes. If you are looking to join a company that is devoted to creating an atmosphere of excellence, and to creating a sense of community for our residents, then MAA is the perfect company for you! Explore MAA Careers for the opportunity that might be waiting just for you, or continue reading to learn more about the many benefits of working for MAA.MAA considers applications for employment submitted online only.________________________________________Benefits of MAAWe want to ensure that choosing to become an MAA associate is as much the right decision for you as it is for us. That is why MAA offers a variety of programs and benefits to meet your needs. MAA offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your needs, whether you are full-time or part-time, at the start of your career or heading into retirement. Here are just a few of the benefits MAA offers:•Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance •401(k) Savings Plan •Apartment Discount •Employee Stock Purchase Plan •Paid Time Off •Tuition and Certification Reimbursement •Life & Disability Insurance •Free Confidential Counseling •Supplemental life insurance